FLORIDA GATORS NEWS

Daunting, daring or dumb? Florida's 'healthy' schedule provides obstacles and opportunities

There’s little chance Florida will ever put together a schedule like this again

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida Gators College Football Preview 2024: Key Players, Game Schedule, Season Predictions 2024 Florida college football season preview with breakdowns, best players, keys to the season, and season prediction with projected win tot...

AUGUST 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is another

Florida coach Billy Napier cracks jokes about his team’s inability to consistently get 11 men on the field last season

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ja'Quavion Fraziars - Out for extended time Fraziars (knee) is expected to miss an extended period of time with a knee injury according to head coach Billy Napier, Jacob Rudner of 247sports.com reports.

Impact The 6-foot-3 senior will be out for a while after suffering a non-contact knee injury during Florida's scrimmage on August 10. Fraziars return timeline, along with fellow receiver Andy Jean remains unknown; though it's doubtful either playmaker sees the field in the Gators' matchup next week against Miami.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Jean - Expected to miss extended time Jean (wrist) is expected to miss an extended period of time according to head coach Billy Napier, Jacob Rudner of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Although the article also revealed that exact details on Jean's injury remain unclear, this news is not promising towards his availability for next week's game against Miami. Jean hurt his wrist during summer training camp but also was exhibiting a lower body injury during the spring which could factor into the missed time likely to occur.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Montrell Johnson Jr. - Returning to practice soon Head coach Billy Napier expects Johnson (knee) to return to practice in a modified form soon, and he feels good about the running back's progress for Florida's season opener agains...

Impact Johnson has been easing back from knee surgery he underwent earlier this summer, but this news is positive for the returning starter. His return to the field for Week 1 against the Hurricanes looks more promising, but it may be as late as next week when he's fully back practicing. The 5-foot-11 running back ran for 817 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, while adding on 30 receptions for 236 yards and a touchdown.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

UF legacy DB Ben Hanks Jr. of Miami commits to Gators Ben Hanks Jr., a standout at Miami’s Booker T. Washington High, is one of the top cornerbacks in the 2025 class. 247Sports composite ranks t...

AUGUST 17 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

WWE unveils collegiate legacy title belts featuring SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC

The WWE unveiled collegiate legacy title belts featuring schools from the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC ahead of the 2024 season.

AUGUST 16

Ja'Quavion Fraziars - Spotted using crutches Fraziars was seen using crutches and wearing street clothes at Florida's fall camp, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Fraziars reportedly suffered a non-contact injury on Wednesday, and is now a non-participant at practice. The receiver was in the midst of battling for a spot in Florida's two-deep, but this setback will certainly hamper his ability to do so. Last season, he reeled in four catches for 44 yards.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Rashada amends NIL lawsuit vs. Florida coach Billy Napier, adds more details GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Attorneys for former Florida recruit Jaden Rashada filed an amended complaint We...

AUGUST 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jaden Rashada amends NIL lawsuit vs. Florida coach Billy Napier, adds more details GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Attorneys for former Florida recruit Jaden Rashada filed an amended complaint We...

AUGUST 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UF QB Graham Mertz counting the days until Gators' opener with Miami Graham Mertz’s inconsistency at Wisconsin did not dissuade Billy Napier, and Mertz responded with an SEC-leading 72.9% completion rate and a...

AUGUST 14 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Montrell Johnson Jr. - Still not practicing Johnson (knee) is still not practicing for Florida but was spotted running on a treadmill in Florida's training room, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Johnson looks to be easing back into using his knee after undergoing surgery earlier this summer. The 5-foot-11 running back remains week-to-week, with a questionable status still for Florida's Week 1 matchup against Miami.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Florida linebacker named to Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James looks to make an impact this season after being awarded a spot on the Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason...

AUGUST 13 • USATODAY.COM

Florida counting on 6 key transfers, including WRs Badger and Dike, as Billy Napier begins Year 3

Florida football coach Billy Napier needs some help

AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What history says about Napier, Cristobal and losing records at top teams We found 17 comparisons to the Gators and Hurricanes coaches’ slow starts. Here’s what happened next.

AUGUST 13 • TAMPABAY.COM

Preseason College Football Rankings Reveal How Impossible Florida's Schedule Is Florida head coach Billy Napier is entering his third season and is seeking his first winning season in Gainesville.

AUGUST 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gators DL Jamari Lyons (ankle) out for season Florida defensive lineman Jamari Lyons will miss the 2024 season with a broken ankle, Gators coach Billy Napier announced Monday.Lyons was i...

AUGUST 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gators DL Jamari Lyons (ankle) out for season Florida defensive lineman Jamari Lyons will miss the 2024 season with a broken ankle, Gators coach Billy Napier announced Monday.Lyons was i...

AUGUST 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

2024 Florida football predictions: Ranked No. 43 by RJ Young

Find out where FOX Sports' RJ Young ranks the Florida Gators in his ultimate 134 college football ranking.

AUGUST 11

2024 College Football odds: SEC projected win totals, best futures bets

The SEC is even bigger and badder than ever. Let's take a look at the projected win totals and odds for each SEC team, plus a few best bets...

AUGUST 11

Elijhah Badger - Impressing in fall practice Badger has impressed the Florida coaching staff throughout fall camp, including head coach Billy Napier, per David Rosenberg of Gatorswire.USAToday.com.

Impact Badger, a transfer from Arizona State, has reportedly made a good impression on the Florida coaching staff through his first offseason on campus. When asked about the 6-foot-1 receiver, Napier complimented Badger's physical skills and ability, as well as his eagerness to work. Badger caught 65 passes for 713 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games for Arizona State in 2023 and could be in line to have a solid role on offense in Gainesville in 2024.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

UF football report: Gators aim to clarify positions battles during 1st scrimmage Florida’s depth is much improved, creating competition and lineup options. Injured players could get left behind. On Saturday, several Gator...

AUGUST 10 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Two Mullen-era holdovers provide veteran leadership at EDGE for Florida There aren’t many Mullen era players left on Florida’s roster, but Justus Boone and Tyreak Sapp are leading the Gators’ EDGE room.

AUGUST 10 • USATODAY.COM

Keon Zipperer - Practice participant Zipperer (knee) was spotted practicing for the Gators on Saturday, per Alyssa Britton-Harr of The Alligator.

Impact Earlier in fall camp, Zipperer was observed with a brace on his right knee, but was still practicing in full. Now, he's participating without any extraneous equipment and appears to be close to or at full strength.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE